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deliver me because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/69.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Come and redeem me; free me from my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/69.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul, redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/69.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Draw nigh unto my soul, <i>and</i> redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/69.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul, <i>and</i> redeem it; Deliver me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/69.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come near to my soul <i>and</i> redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Oh draw near to my soul and redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/69.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Oh draw near to my soul <i>and</i> redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/69.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh draw near to my soul <i>and</i> redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/69.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul and redeem it; Ransom me because of my enemies [so that they do not delight in my distress].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/69.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Come near to me and redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/69.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to me and redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/69.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: Ransom me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/69.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Come and save me from my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/69.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: ransom me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/69.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Come close, and defend my soul. Set me free because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/69.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Come to me and save me; rescue me from my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/69.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Draw near and redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/69.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/69.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Come near me and redeem me! Because of my enemies, rescue me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/69.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul, and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/69.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Draw nigh to my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/69.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul and redeem it. Ransom me because of my enemies. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/69.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Be near to my soul—redeem it, "" Ransom me because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/69.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Be near unto my soul -- redeem it, Because of mine enemies ransom me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/69.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul, redeem it: ransom me on account of mine enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/69.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Attend to my soul, and deliver it: save me because of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/69.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 68:19>Attend to my soul, and free it. Rescue me, because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/69.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Come and redeem my life; because of my enemies ransom me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/69.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Draw near to me, redeem me, set me free because of my enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/69.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Draw near to my soul, and redeem it; deliver me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/69.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Bring my soul to your salvation; save me because of my enemies!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/69.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it; Ransom me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/69.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Draw nigh to my soul and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/69-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=8262" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">The Waters Are Up to My Neck</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Hide not Your face from Your servant, for I am in distress. Answer me quickly! <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7126.htm" title="7126: qā·rə·ḇāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To come near, approach. A primitive root; to approach for whatever purpose.">Draw near</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">my soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: ḡə·’ā·lāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">and redeem me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6299.htm" title="6299: pə·ḏê·nî (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To ransom. A primitive root; to sever, i.e. Ransom; gener. To release, preserve.">ransom me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/341.htm" title="341: ’ō·yə·ḇay (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- Hating, an adversary. Or owyeb; active participle of 'ayab; hating; an adversary.">my foes.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a></span><br />In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-57.htm">Lamentations 3:57-58</a></span><br />You drew near when I called on You; You said, “Do not be afraid.” / You defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-11.htm">Psalm 22:11</a></span><br />Be not far from me, for trouble is near and there is no one to help.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a></span><br />Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-18.htm">Psalm 34:18</a></span><br />The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a></span><br />Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18</a></span><br />The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a></span><br />and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-151.htm">Psalm 119:151</a></span><br />You are near, O LORD, and all Your commandments are true.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-18.htm">John 14:18</a></span><br />I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-21.htm">Psalm 38:21-22</a></span><br />Do not forsake me, O LORD; be not far from me, O my God. / Come quickly to help me, O Lord my Savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Draw near to my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of my enemies.</p><p class="hdg">Draw</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Psalm 10:1</a></b></br> Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? <i>why</i> hidest thou <i>thyself</i> in times of trouble?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1,19</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? <i>why art thou so</i> far from helping me, <i>and from</i> the words of my roaring? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/14-8.htm">Jeremiah 14:8</a></b></br> O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man <i>that</i> turneth aside to tarry for a night?</p><p class="hdg">redeem</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Psalm 31:5</a></b></br> Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-9.htm">Psalm 111:9</a></b></br> He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend <i>is</i> his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-23.htm">Job 6:23</a></b></br> Or, Deliver me from the enemy's hand? or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?</p><p class="hdg">because</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-27.htm">Deuteronomy 32:27</a></b></br> Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, <i>and</i> lest they should say, Our hand <i>is</i> high, and the LORD hath not done all this.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-9.htm">Joshua 7:9</a></b></br> For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land shall hear <i>of it</i>, and shall environ us round, and cut off our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do unto thy great name?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/58-7.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/68-6.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/55-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/49-15.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/psalms/55-18.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/psalms/69-14.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/69-10.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/70-1.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/psalms/71-6.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Free</a> <a href="/psalms/73-2.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/psalms/119-134.htm">Ransom</a> <a href="/psalms/72-14.htm">Redeem</a> <a href="/psalms/78-35.htm">Redeemer</a> <a href="/psalms/71-2.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/psalms/69-27.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/69-35.htm">Saviour</a> <a href="/psalms/70-2.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 69</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">David complains of his affliction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">He prays for deliverance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-22.htm">He devotes his enemies to destruction</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/69-30.htm">He praises God with thanksgiving</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/69.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/69.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Draw near to my soul and redeem me;</b><br>This phrase is a plea for God's intimate presence and deliverance. The psalmist, traditionally identified as David, often found himself in dire situations, seeking God's intervention. The request for God to "draw near" suggests a deep desire for divine closeness and support, reflecting the personal relationship between the believer and God. The concept of redemption here is multifaceted, involving both physical deliverance from enemies and spiritual salvation. In the broader biblical narrative, redemption is a central theme, pointing to God's saving acts throughout history, culminating in the work of Jesus Christ. The plea for redemption echoes the Israelites' cry for deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing liberation from bondage.<p><b>ransom me because of my foes.</b><br>The term "ransom" implies a price paid for freedom, resonating with the sacrificial system in the Old Testament where offerings were made to atone for sin. This concept foreshadows the ultimate ransom paid by Christ, as described in the New Testament, where Jesus' sacrifice is seen as the fulfillment of the ransom for humanity's sin. The mention of "foes" highlights the psalmist's immediate danger and the adversarial forces at play, which can be both physical enemies and spiritual adversaries. This reflects the ongoing struggle between good and evil, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. The psalmist's appeal for deliverance because of his foes underscores the belief in God's justice and protection for those who are oppressed or persecuted.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/69.htm">Psalm 69</a>, David is expressing a deep personal plea for God's intervention and redemption amidst his adversities.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure to whom David directs his plea, seeking divine intervention and redemption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/foes.htm">Enemies/Foes</a></b><br>The adversaries that David is facing, representing both physical and spiritual opposition.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/soul.htm">Soul</a></b><br>The innermost being of David, which he is asking God to draw near to and redeem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/redemption/ransom.htm">Redemption/Ransom</a></b><br>The act of being saved or delivered, which David is seeking from God in the face of his enemies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_divine_nearness.htm">The Need for Divine Nearness</a></b><br>Just as David sought God's presence in times of trouble, believers today should seek closeness with God, especially during trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_redemption.htm">Understanding Redemption</a></b><br>Redemption is a central theme in the Bible, and it involves being delivered from sin and its consequences. Reflect on how Christ's sacrifice fulfills this need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/facing_adversaries_with_faith.htm">Facing Adversaries with Faith</a></b><br>David's reliance on God amidst his foes teaches us to trust in God's power and protection when facing our own adversities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_tool_for_deliverance.htm">Prayer as a Tool for Deliverance</a></b><br>David's plea is a model for how we can use prayer to seek God's intervention in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_response.htm">The Assurance of God's Response</a></b><br>Trust in the assurance that God hears and responds to the cries of His people, as demonstrated in David's life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_69.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 69</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_god's_will_for_me.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 49:7?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_occur_if_god_is_awake.htm">Psalm 121:4 - If God 'never slumbers nor sleeps,' why do disasters and injustices seemingly go unchecked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_49_7_align_with_jesus'_ransom.htm">In Psalm 49:7, it states no one can redeem another--how does this align with later claims that Jesus pays humanity's ransom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_psalms_foreshadow_jesus.htm">How do Psalms foreshadow Jesus Christ's life and mission?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/69.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it.</span> David often complains that God is far from him (<a href="/psalms/10-1.htm">Psalm 10:1</a>; <a href="/psalms/22-19.htm">Psalm 22:19</a>; <a href="/psalms/38-21.htm">Psalm 38:21</a>; <a href="/psalms/71-12.htm">Psalm 71:12</a>, etc.), and prays that he will "draw nigh," the sense of distance and alienation being intolerable. <span class="cmt_word">Deliver me because of mine enemies;</span> <span class="accented">i.e.</span> because of their plots and machinations (see ver. 4). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/69-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Draw near</span><br /><span class="heb">קָרְבָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rə·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7126.htm">Strong's 7126: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come near, approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">and redeem me;</span><br /><span class="heb">גְאָלָ֑הּ</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·’ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ransom me</span><br /><span class="heb">פְּדֵֽנִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(pə·ḏê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6299.htm">Strong's 6299: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sever, ransom, gener, to release, preserve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֖עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my foes.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹיְבַ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·yə·ḇay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_341.htm">Strong's 341: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hating, an adversary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/69-18.htm">Psalm 69:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/69-18.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 69:18 Draw near to my soul and redeem (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/69-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 69:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/69-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 69:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 69:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>